Student Success

Our Student Success team is here to make sure that you receive quality academic advising, utilize helpful academic resources, and stay on track to complete your degree.

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Orientation and Academic Advising

It's our priority for you to have a successful start to your SJSU Online experience.

Before you begin your classes, we will give you access to our self-paced SJSU Online New Student Success online onboarding course and invite you to attend a live, online orientation so you can understand the course registration process, learn how to utilize campus resources, and chat with academic advisors, faculty, and students.

Additionally, our Student Success Advising Team will meet with you individually throughout your program to discuss your academic goals, create a personalized success plan, and stay on track to complete your degree.

 

Meet the Student Success Advising Team

Sarah Gordon

Sarah Gordon, Director

Sarah has over 15 years of experience in higher education, including 11 years in the California State University system and most recently as the Director of the SJSU College of Engineering Student Success Center. She is passionate about providing access to quality education and supporting students of all majors as they work towards completing their degrees. Sarah received her BA in Psychology from Lee University and MS in Counseling from Azusa Pacific University.

Jamie Carranza

Jamie Carranza, Advisor

Jamie has over six years of experience working in higher education. Her professional experiences have centered on student retention and success along with outreach and recruitment. Her previous roles include Student Success Coach with the University of California, San Diego, Student Services Program Specialist at Mt. San Antonio College, and most recently Outreach and Recruitment Specialist for the BSISDA program at San José State University. Jamie earned her Master's in Postsecondary Educational Leadership from San Diego State University and has a Bachelor's in Human Development from the University of California San Diego. Jamie is currently pursuing a Master's of Library and Information Science with San José State University.

Sarah Miers

Sarah Miers, Advisor

Sarah received her undergraduate degree in Human Development at Sonoma State University and her Master’s in Education / Counseling Student and Personnel at San José State University. Sarah has served students and families for the past 14 years with enrollment, academics, and financial aid in an online university program, UC, nonprofit scholarship program, and high school. For the past 8 years, she has worked closely with first generation low-income students. She is passionate about education being accessible and equitable and enjoys working with students who are transitioning into a new school. As a lifelong learner and parent of children with learning differences, she is following her interests and obtaining a certificate to be an educational therapist.

Ryan Ploch-Branscum

Ryan Ploch-Branscum, Advisor

Ryan has over five years of experience working in higher education. He completed his BA in Sociology and MA in Education with a Concentration in Counseling and Student Personnel, both from San José State University. Ryan has demonstrated experience in leading student success programs at SJSU serving as a Lead Academic Advisor in the College of Science, Lead Peer Mentor in the College of Social Sciences, and Academic Support Mentor at University Housing Services.

Important Dates and Deadlines

Our academic calendar highlights all of the important dates and deadlines for new and continuing SJSU Online students.

Spring B Term 2023

Spring B Instruction Begins
March 23, 2023
Deadline to Add or Drop Classes
March 25, 2023
Spring Recess
March 27, 2023–March 31, 2023
Cesar Chavez Day - Campus Closed
March 31, 2023
Deadline to apply for 2023-2024 SJSU Scholarships
May 1, 2023
Last Day of Instruction
May 18, 2023
Study/Conference Day - No Classes or Exams
May 19, 2023
Final Examinations
May 22, 2023–May 23, 2023
Final Examinations Make Up Day
May 24, 2023
SJSU Commencement Ceremonies
May 24, 2023-May 26, 2023
Memorial Day - Campus Closed
May 29, 2023

Summer Term 2023

Deadline to Apply for Summer 2023 Graduation
October 3, 2022
Applications Open for Summer Term
January 1, 2023–April 15, 2023
Advanced Class Registration
April 24, 2023–May 24, 2023
Official Transcript Submission Deadline
May 2, 2023
New Student Orientation
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Summer Payment Deadline
May 27, 2023
Memorial Day - Campus Closed
May 29, 2023
Summer Instruction Begins
June 1, 2023
Deadline to Add or Drop Classes
June 3, 2023
Juneteenth - Campus Closed
June 19, 2023
Independence Day - Campus Closed
July 4, 2023
Last Day of Instruction
July 24,2023
Study/Conference Day - No Classes or Exams
July 25, 2023
Final Examinations
July 26, 2023–July 27, 2023
Final Examinations Make Up Day
July 28, 2023

Fall A Term 2023

Applications Open Fall A and B Terms
March 1, 2023-July 15, 2023
Deadline to Apply for Fall 2023 Graduation
March 13, 2023
Advanced Registration
July 11, 2023-August 11, 2023
Official Transcript Submission Deadline
July 29, 2023
New Student Orientation
August 5, 2023
Fall Payment Deadline
August 16, 2023
Fall A Instruction Begins
August 21, 2023
Deadline to Add or Drop Classes
August 23, 2023
Labor Day - Campus Closed
September 4, 2023
Last Day of Instruction
October 9, 2023
Study/Conference Day - No Classes or Exams
October 10, 2023
Final Examinations
October 11, 2023-October 12, 2023
Deadline to Apply for Spring/Summer 2024 Graduation
October 13, 2023
Final Examinations Make-Up Day
October 13, 2023

Fall B Term 2023

Fall B Instruction Begins
October 17, 2023
Deadline to Add or Drop Classes
October 19, 2023
Veteran's Day - Campus Closed
November 10, 2023
Last Day of Instruction
December 8, 2023
Study/Conference Day - No Classes or Exams
December 11, 2023
Final Examinations
December 12, 2023-December 13, 2023
Final Examinations Make-Up Day
Thursday December 15, 2023
SJSU Commencement Ceremonies
TBD
Winter Break - Campus Closed
December 25-December 29, 2023

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